A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 367644 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 367674 epoch_slot_no: 474 block_no: 367625 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2103 time: 2017-12-18 00:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d951502b95d750d32c8b7265f4ee4d63438f9797ccfdea0ae917a3de37da890Block Operator
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